Unusual Swiss Chalet Gramophone

jazzsammler · Post by **jazzsammler** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:26 am

I got this Special Rare Gramophone a few monts ago . I knew they made them but never came across one . They Originate from the Woodcarvers of Brienz Americans refer to them as Black Forrest however Black Forrest is a Region in the South of Germany ...but never mind.

They normally are a lot smaller and have a Mechanical music Box inbuilt.
I believe the Gramophone parts are made in St Croix Switzerland known for the famous Thorens . The Horn is wooden and inbuilt , the Sound comes out at the rigth side under the Stairs.
Size is Wide 73 cm dept 51 cm and 44 cm Tall. Double spring Motor .

The Sound is not Great but a a novelity Piece its a whopper.
Datewise 1940s

Regards Martin

PeterF · Post by **PeterF** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:50 am

Can you please show us better photos of the spot where the sound emits?

jazzsammler · Post by **jazzsammler** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:08 am

No the sound emits on the rigth side under the stairs (see picture)

Jerry B. · Post by **Jerry B.** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:09 pm

Wowsers! It's machines like this that make a collection interesting. A friend has a similarly fabulous machine in the form of an opera house. Congratulations!

Jerry B.

Post by **audiophile102** » Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:26 pm

Jerry B. wrote: Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:09 pm Wowsers! It's machines like this that make a collection interesting.
Jerry B.

The best response to seeing this is indeed Wowsers! Very cool collectable.

Post by **epigramophone** » Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:43 am

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